Sandra L. Barrett

Sandra L. Barrett, 77, of Milton died Saturday May 4, 2024 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.
She was born in Portland, Maine on July 7, 1946 the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Virginia L. (Babbidge) Hethcoat. She attended schools in Portland and while in elementary school, moved with her family to Burlington, VT. She had many fond childhood memories including Sunday family drives, summers spent at the Wantastiquet Trout Club in Weston where her grandparents were the caretakers, and playing golf with her parents.
The summer before her senior year at Burlington High School, she met the love of her life William L. Barrett and three weeks later they became engaged. They were married on February 22, 1964 after which they moved to Portland, Maine and she graduated from Deering High School that spring.
In 1966, when Bill accepted a position at IBM, they moved to Vermont with their first child. Sandy had a strong work ethic that enabled her to manage a household, raise four children, and maintain a career as an office administrator in the construction and healthcare fields in the greater Burlington area.
Sandy's greatest joys in life were her husband, children, grandchildren, holidays, watching the New York Yankees, and playing golf with her parents, husband and friends at the Williston Golf Club. She loved Christmas and every year she and Bill hosted a party on Christmas Eve to celebrate with friends and family.
Everyone who knew Sandy appreciated her beautiful smile and generosity. She adored her grandchildren and always had an armful of gifts for each of them no matter whose birthday was being celebrated.
She was pre-deceased by her loving husband Bill in 2016 after 52 years of marriage, her beloved sister Judy in 2022 and her dear friend Manola Byrd Benjamin earlier this year.
She leaves her four children William Jr. (Maggie Mullin) of Milton, Krista (Tim Mashrick) of Essex, Jennifer of Milton and Barby Jo (Jason Moran) of Essex; seven grandchildren Brian and Matthew Barrett, Max, Will and James Mashrick, and Jake and Kylie Moran; brother-in-law, Michael Barrett and his wife Louise of Lewiston, Maine; several nieces and nephews; and her close friend Beth Wyman and her husband Grayson.
A celebration of Sandy's life will be held at her home on Sunday July 7, 2024 from 11:00am - 2:00pm for family, friends, and neighbors. Please come, enjoy and share your memories.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the McClure Miller Respite House, the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are in the care of the Cremation Society of Chittenden County, a Division of Ready Funeral Service. To send online condolences, please visit cremationsocietycc.com.